Bad Mommy!

Ok so I've been a bad mommy... I started this blog with all intentions to post almost everyday, or at least a few times a week. As you can see got as far as 1 entry..shhh don't tell Bray. Life with a 16 month old is hectic.. To all my friends that don't have kids enjoy your me time while it lasts! I have very little free time.. which is ok..  cause every minute of my day is consumed by the sweetest little boy, who has the most precious face that I just can't seem to stop kissing! My alone time.. after Bray has decided to finally give up the fight and go to sleep consists of dishes.. or laundry.. and then straight into the bed as soon as possible. I have always been a night owl.. even for the 1st 14 months of Brays life I usually stayed up to have some me time, and get things done around the house.. But finally Mommy got smart and started going to bed shortly after Bray. So now I have just as much energy as he does to keep up with him all day long. Brays bed time finally changed..think it has to do with the fact that this kid doesnt stop! We went from 9-10:30ish bedtimes to 8-9 which.. let me just tell you is F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!! That being said Bray monkey actually passed out on his own tonight.. snuggled ever so sweetly on couch.. let me just mark this moment in history as the 1st time my son has EVER passed out on his own! I always dreamed of the day when I would find that cute face passed out on the couch or random place in the house.. or in his jumper when he was little.. but NO never happened.. my son can not miss a beat.. just like his momma. That's right Bray.. just to make your Grandparents happy mom and dad are getting it back 10 fold!


Anyhoooo this weekend was filled with great friends and family. Friday night Bray went to Nanny's to spend the night with some of his cousins... that love him so very much. Bray broke my heart just a little as he wanted nothing to do with me, and just wanted to hop right in nannies car and go! He loves his nanny and were very blessed to still have her with us, so sharing as much time with her as possible is never a problem +  Mom and Daddy took advantage of our night off! We went to dinner and a movie with some of our good friends.. it was nice to have a night off..and a date included.. but what was even better was coming home, crawling into bed, and stretching out.. NO bray monkey in our bed tonight.. ahhh it's like music to my ears.. and to put a cherry on top of that I slept in till noon... WOAH I haven't slept till that hour of the day since.. well... since before I was prego with you!  It was nice.. I mean REALLLLLLY NICE!! :-)  After I got my lazy but out of bed I handled some chores around the house got ready, then headed to Grammys to get my baby boy. We dressed Bray up in his Dragon costume so Nanny and Pop could see him.. and take some pictures. After some hugs and kisses.. and Bray saying bye bye 20 times we packed up and headed to 1 of our favorite WAXHAW locations the Coopers!  Tonya, Steve, Amy, and Anthony were gracious enough to have us over for a Halloween party. It was Brayden's 1st.. Your Aunties loved your costume!!.  I cant wait till I show you the pictures when your older of your chubby cheek's squished into this plump little dragon costume.  Sweet little Lottie was waiting patiently to see her guests.. (our friends Tonya and Steves baby girl). I couldn't wait to see Lottie in her lady bug costume, but apparently her excitement level was no where near mine lol.. She hated her costume, but of course she was still dressed in the cutest little outfit that read Little black dress on it..followed by a pink leopard skirt and a bow to match. I can't get enough of her sweet smiling face! It was a mini waxhaw reunion. Auntie Kellan and Aunt Lauren stopped by. Lauren brought her beautiful daughter Addison with her. Brayden and Addison are 1 year and 2 weeks apart.. they ran us tired all over the Coopers back yard collecting sticks, while sweet Lottie just hung out..( I could say I miss those days)..but seeing Braydens face so happy to be running outside reminds me how much fun this age is too!  It was so great to spend time with my gfs from high school. 10 years later and still going strong. I truly was blessed with the best group of girls when I moved here.. and even though we don't get to see each other as much as we like, the time spent together is always full of laughter and love. The few hours we planned on spending with the Coopers, and Larocca's quickly turned into evening. 4 more of our gfs stopped by for the party.. or should I say brought the party. They dressed as the Coopers and Larocca's which if you knew them, was by far almost the highlight of my weekend. These girls are just 2 funny.. after some great food, drinks,lots and lots of laughing.. and a fashion show of Tonyas clothes from the 90's Bray was ready for bed. We said our goodbyes.. which was sad most likely we wont see the Laroccas or Coopers till Thanksgiving ;-(( but on a great not before we even pulled out of the drive way Bray was passed out! Welcome to Waxhaw Brian and Bray where there is always always always a good time to be had!


Sunday was filled with football, friends and soaking in the sun outside with Bray! Uncle Bena and Uncle Johnny stopped by to watch the game, and play with Bray. They love there little nephew so much.. kinda melts my heart to watch them have so much fun with him. He is 1 very lucky little boy! Uncle John brought Brayden a few gifts.. (just cause) he loves his nephew that much! 2 new polo sweatshirts, a warm up suit, and a 2 dyeeee for suit.. yes thats right black pants.. red dress shirt.. and a matching tie! I know I know to cute for words really..Bray will be wearing this for his santa pics this year.. (pics to follow of course)


This was my 1st Halloween weekend ever ( or i should say as an adult) that was not filled with sexy costumes and lots of alcohol.. to some I missed out... but in my eyes... I had more fun being surrounded by family and Great friends and the babers of course! Wouldn't change it for the world!